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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.46, 3,896.94 and 2,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.46, 3,896.94 and 2,334.50 is: 3,483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.46 : 3,896.94 = 2,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.46/3,896.94 = 2,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.46x = 3,896.94 × 2,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.46x = 9,097,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,406.43/2,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.65

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